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NBA Today

ESPN, Malika Andrewswww.espn.com
With in-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA, Malika Andrews and a vibrant cast of expert analysts and reporters offer their distinct perspectives on the game. She is joined by analysts Vince Carter, Chiney Ogwumike, and Kendrick Perkins, along with Senior Writer Zach Lowe. Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski will be among the top reporters contributing updates from around the league.
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Episodes

Sixers and Nuggets go up 3-2; Previewing tonight's Game 5s

Ahead on NBA Today: The MVP shocked the Celtics in Boston to take a 3-2 lead headed back to Philadelphia... Plus, Nikola Jokic was dominant again. He has the Suns on brink... And we preview tonight's elimination games in New York and San Fran... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 202349 min

Suns and Sixers even their series; Previewing tonight's Game 4s

Coming up on NBA Today: Two words: DEVIN. BOOKER. How he joined the likes of Michael Jordan with his last two incredible performances. All tied at 2, who has the edge going into a pivotal Game 5? Plus, speaking of incredible performances, James Harden did it again! Now that series is all tied up going back to Boston. Is he the key going forward? And we'll preview tonight's Game 4s in LA and Miami... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 202349 min

Warriors even the series; Game 3 previews; E-40 joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel on Game 2 of Warriors-Lakers, and who should feel better going into Game 3... Plus, we preview the upcoming Game 3s... And the Yay Area's very own E-40 joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202348 min

Lakers-Warriors Game 2 preview; Celtics even the series

Coming up on NBA today: The epic series continues tonight on ESPN. Will the Dubs bounce back? Or will the Lakers steal another one in the Bay? Stephen A. Smith is here to weigh in... Plus, we dive into the origin story of the rivalry that has defined greatness over the past decade: LeBron vs. Steph... And MVP Joel Embiid returned, but that didn't matter to the Celtics. Perk dives into the statement made by the reigning Eastern Conference champs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

May 04, 202348 min

Joel Embiid joins the show; Lakers take Game 1; Knicks even the series

Coming up on NBA today: Joel Embiid joins the show fresh off winning his first MVP. But he has bigger goals in mind... Plus, the game that everyone was waiting for did NOT disappoint. Jalen and Perk's first impressions after a thrilling Game 1 win for the Lakers... And there were orange and blue skies last night outside of MSG, but how will the Knicks hold up when Jimmy Butler returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 202349 min

Lakers-Warriors preview; Sixers steal Game 1; Nuggets go up 2-0

Ahead on NBA Today: We are hours away from Lakers-Warriors Game 1, one of the most anticipated playoff series in NBA history. We'll break it all down... Plus, some are saying it was Harden's best playoff performance of his career. How worried should we be about the Celtics after dropping Game 1? And Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets took care of business at home. Our panel on if the sun is setting in Phoenix... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 02, 202349 min

Steph drops 50; Heat and Nuggets take Game 1; Sixers-Celtics preview

Ahead on NBA Today: What. A. Performance. FIFTY for the baby-faced assassin to close out the Kings on the road. We relive EVERY basket that put him on a list that only has ONE name on it... Plus, Sixers-Celtics Game 1 is tonight! Woj has the latest on Joel Embiids status... And we break down the rest of the action form this past weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202348 min

Previewing tonight's Game 6s + East Semis are set

Ahead on NBA Today: It's that time of the year! Two HUGE elimination games tonight on ESPN. Who steps up? Our panel picks their most important players ahead of both Game 6s... Plus, the Celtics took care of business last night against the Hawks. But now that the series is over, how confident is everyone feeling in the Eastern Conference champs? And speaking of advancing, both series in the East are SET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 28, 202349 min

Bucks stop here; Knicks advance; Paolo Banchero joins the show

Round 2 is set: Knicks vs. Heat. But will it be orange and blue skies? Perk makes his series pick... Plus, both the Warriors and Lakers are one win away from advancing. Which series goes to Game 7? Our panel dives into both series ahead of tomorrow's games... And newly crowned Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 202349 min

Hawks force Game 6; Suns bounce Clippers; Wednesday preview

Ahead on NBA Today: Trae Young was ICE cold last night in TD Garden. What it means for the Celtics as we head back to The A for Game 6... Plus, the stage is set, Jokic and the Nuggets will square off against Booker and the Suns in round 2. We have a series preview for you... And speaking of previews, our panel looks ahead to tonight's pivotal Game 5s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 26, 202349 min

Lakers and Heat go up 3-1; Suns-Clippers preview

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel reacts to last night's thrillers, plus we preview Suns-Clippers Game 5... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202349 min

Victor Wembanyama joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Victor Wembanyama joins the show for his first ever American television interview! Plus, our panel reacts to Thursday's games and looks ahead to the weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202349 min

Grizz handle their biz; Duel in Denver; Kawhi update

Ahead on NBA Today: The Ja Morant-less Grizz held home court. What Dillon Brooks said about LeBron postgame that you need to hear... And we break down the duel in Denver between Jamal Murray and Ant Man... Plus, breaking news on Kawhi Leonard's status for Game 3 tonight... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202349 min

Kevin Hart joins the show + Draymond Green suspended for Game 3

Ahead on NBA Today: We have Two pivotal games to preview for you. It's going down tonight for both the Bucks and Grizzlies. We have the latest on Giannis and Ja's injury status... Plus, Kevin Hart stops by! And it's the news that shocked the NBA world last night. Executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars is here to explain why Draymond Green was handed a one-game suspension... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 19, 202348 min

Jaren Jackson Jr. joins the show; Kings + Sixers go up 2-0; Previewing tonight's Game 2s

Ahead on NBA Today: Was it a step or a stomp? Dirty or self defense? The fallout and perspective from both sides as the Dubs fall down 0-2... Plus, Joel Embiid and the 76ers with another sound defeat of Brooklyn. Is there any way to defend The Process? And your new defensive player of the year Jaren Jackson Jr. stops by to chat with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202349 min

Weekend Recap + One-on-one with Steph Curry

Ahead on NBA Today: We break down all the Game 1 action from this past weekend... Plus, Malika sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with Steph Curry... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202349 min

Playoff Preview + Jrue Holiday joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The Playoffs are here! We preview all of the biggest storylines... Plus, Jrue Holiday joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202349 min

Doc Rivers + DeMar DeRozan & Zach Lavine join the show

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to last night's play-in games... Plus, Doc Rivers joins ahead of the Sixers first round series vs. the Nets And fresh off last night's win, DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine join from the team plane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 202349 min

Lakers and Hawks clinch; 9 vs. 10 preview; Anthony Black joins the show

Coming up on NBA Today: The Lakers are in. Must-hear reaction from LeBron James. But how far does our panel think they can go? Surprise, surprise, Richard and Perk disagree... Plus, what did Trae Young and the Hawks do to cool down the Heat? And we dive into tonight's two play-in matchups... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 202349 min

7 vs. 8 matchups; Lil Rel joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: The Play-In starts TONIGHT. We'll be previewing tonight's 7 vs. 8 seed matchups... Plus, Lil Rel joins in studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202349 min

The Playoffs are set; Brook and Robin Lopez join the show; Mavericks fallout

Ahead on NBA Today: The regular season is officially over, so it's time to talk Playoffs... Plus, Brook and Robin Lopez join the show for National Siblings Day... And what's in store for Dallas' future after missing the postseason entirely? Hear what Luka had to say about Dallas' disappointing season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202349 min

UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins + Stanford's Haley Jones join the show

Ahead on NBA Today: UConn's Dan Hurley & Jordan Hawkins join fresh off their National Championship! Plus, Stanford's Haley Jones joins the show as well! And we react to some developing news out of Dallas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 202349 min

Mavs stay alive; Lakers get Clipped; Suns or Nuggets?

Ahead on NBA Today: Staying alive... stayin alive... ah ah ah! Dallas is not done yet thanks to a heroic late game performance from Kyrie... Plus, the battle of LA yet again goes the Clipper way. After the Lakers' loss, our crew on why seeding is so crucial for LeBron and company... And which West team is more dangerous come playoff time: Suns or Nuggets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 06, 202349 min

MVP race over?; Nuggets soft?; Lakers-Clippers preview

Coming up on NBA Today: Doc Rivers had some strong words about the MVP race after Embiid's 50-piece in last night's win... Plus, the Lakers have locked in a play-in spot... What LeBron did that had his teammates calling him "GOAT" afterwards... And we'll preview tonight's Battle for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 05, 202349 min

Lakers' turnaround; Celtics-Sixers preview; Jonathan Givony joins

Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel dives into the Lakers' turnaround... Plus, all eyes will be on tonight's monster Eastern Conference showdown between the Celtics and 76ers. Which duo will show up and show out? And Jonathan Givony joins to discuss draft prospects... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 04, 202349 min

Pascal Siakam & Angel Reese join the show

Ahead on NBA Today: We react to all of the action from this past weekend... Plus, Pascal Siakam and Angel Reese join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 202349 min

Boston's beat down; Zach's Things; Gradey Dick joins the show

Ahead on NBA Today: Our crew reacts to last night's beat down that Boston put on Milwaukee last night... Plus, Zach Lowe breaks down a few of his "10 Things" ahead of a pivotal Western Conference weekend slate... And Kansas star Gradey Dick joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202349 min

No rest in the West; Final MVP Straw Poll; Tik Talkin' with Richard

Coming up on NBA Today: Our panel dives into all of last night's action, including the Mavs' continued slide, and the Kings finally ending their playoff drought... Plus, Tim Bontemps joins to give his final MVP Straw Poll results... And Richard takes your Tick Tok questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202349 min
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